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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,711.75, 376,213.01 and 177,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,711.75, 376,213.01 and 177,183.59 is: 244,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,711.75 : 376,213.01 = 177,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,711.75/376,213.01 = 177,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,711.75x = 376,213.01 × 177,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,711.75x = 66,658,768,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,768,949.52/272,711.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,429.40

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